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The fastest F1 cars to never win a championship

Hard luck stories are common in motorsport, but some are more dramatic than others.

In the latest of Autosport’s “Short View Back to the Past” series, chief editor Kevin Turner reveals F1’s fastest failures.

Which motorsport tale would you like us to cover next? Please let us know in the comments.

PLUS: Formula 1's fastest failure

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